HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Position Summary:

Provides specialized operational and administrative support to the Human Resources Director with such functions as employment, compensation, labor relations and benefits. Provides routine advice, assistance, and follow-up to all Team Members with regard to policies, procedures, and documentation. Develops and maintains files, records, and other documents.

Essential Job Duties:

• Review and verify incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform or assist the resolution of policy-related, process-related, or procedural problems and/or inquiries received from Team Members.
• Prepare documents and composes routine correspondence, on HR related policy and procedural issues as assigned.
• Organize and maintain confidential files and data.
• Provide assistance and coordination in the development and maintenance of human resource related data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
• Participate in the development and recommendation of Human Resource policy and procedural improvements.
• Maintain and update records for special incentive plans and bonus plans.
• Prepare and distribute oral and written information about Team Member benefit programs, insurance plans, pension plans, paid time off and bonus plans, etc.
• Serve as backup for all payroll procedures, such as entering automated payroll data, processing timecards, preparing journal entries, maintaining tax deductions and exemptions, including medical leave, benefits, promotions and terminations.
• Assist in developing job descriptions for positions within the financial institution.
• Reconcile accounts related to benefits, taxes and payroll deductions.
• Complete invoices for each employer-sponsored benefit.
• Perform monthly employee account audit.

Skills / Talents:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business administration preferred; or one to two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit laws.
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills; Self Starter.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Knowledgeable of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Professional appearance that projects a positive company image to the public

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.